[TK49454 requesting ESB EIB status [AP]]

Hi Remy, and welcome to your EI review, lets take a look.

CRL and EIB Application Requirements:

All required photos have been posted however there is something that will require modification before we can award you the EI badge.

As per the wording in the CRL in reference to your side shims.

 

For level two certification (if applicable):

 

• Any gap between the abdomen and kidney armor is no more than 1/2" (12.5mm) wide.
• Any shims used to achieve this effect are of a similar material and color as the abdomen and kidney armor. Shims fit flush and seams are allowed.

We are referencing the fact that your side shims are not a flush fit but sit behind the Kidney and abdomen plate.

 

 

 

Generally a backing piece is used, then you glue the shim on top of that and align it with the edge of the kidney plate. Know the multiple seams are fine for EIB but only a single seam is allowed at Centurion.

Here is an example of kidney shims from other EI applications for your reference. Ignore the rivets as they are not required for EI approval.

 

 

If you can please attend to the above and resubmit a few new photos, we will continue with your review.

 

You got this Remy, your so close.

Ahh, that is what that means. There was some confusion on my part. I thought it meant flush with the top and bottom of the kidney and abb plates. Well I won't be around my armor again until mid September. :-( Once I am back I'll make the modifications and get back with you. And was hoping to have EIB spot #600 too. Would have too if it wasn't for those shims. Ugh! Ha-ha.

[TK49454 requesting ESB EIB status [AP]]

Just noticed in my original post I forgot to add a picture of the black screws on the thermal detonator.  I have now added that photo to the original post.

[TK49454 requesting ESB EIB status [AP]]

Armor: Authentic Props

Helmet: Authentic Props

Blaster: Striker - ESB (pipebuild)

 

Height: 5'9"

Weight: 220lbs

Boots: TK Boots

Canvas Belt: TKittell

Hand Plates: Troopermaster -  Clam Shell

Neck Seal: ESB/Darman

Holster: Darman

 

Abb Plate Buttons:

  - Humbrol Paint #15 - Blue

  - Humbrol Paint #5 - Grey

Helmet Details:

  - ESB Decals - Troopermaster

  - Tamiay Gloss Black

  -  Humbrol Pain #5 - Grey

 

Front Arms Down

 

Back Arms Down

 

Left Arms Raised

 

Left Arms Raised - Detail

 

Right Arms Raised

 

Right Arms Raised - Detail

 

Abdomen Armor

 

Abdomen Buttons

 

Action Shot

 

Cod & Butt Plate Attachment #1

 

Cod & Butt Plate Attachment #2

 

Cod & Butt Plate Attachment #3

 

Strapping Inside - Back

 

Strapping Inside - Front

 

Strapping - Shoulders

 

Strapping - Thigh Belt Harness

 

Helmet - Front

 

Helmet - Left

 

Helmet - Screws Left

 

Helmet - Right

 

Helmet - Screws Right

 

Helmet - Back

 

Mic Tip - Left

 

Mic Tip - Right

 

Helmet - Lens Backlit

 

Blaster - Left

 

Blaster - Right

 

Blaster - Back

 

Neckseal

 

Thermal Detonator

 

Thermal Detonator Screws

 

Holster

 

Boots - Front

 

Boots - Left

 

Boots - Right

 

Sniper Plate - Left

 

Sniper Plate - Right

 

Ammo Belt - Left

 

Ammo Belt - Right

 

Belt

 

Shoulder Straps

 

Kidney & Butt Plate

 

Hand Plates & Gloves

 

Forearms #1

 

Forearms #2

[FINALY FINISHED!]

Well, after many months of hard work... I am finally official.  I received approval for my ESB TK this afternoon!!!!  Now I just need to take my pics and post them up here for my EIB application phase.  I constructed it to EIB standards right off the bat, so I would not have to deal with it later.  Can't wait for my first official troop in it on Saturday!!!

[lands end fulton chelsea?]

I did the 4oz, Regular White.

 

Here is the link for the paint I got.  Directly from Angelus.  Probably cheaper from Angelus Direct, rather than Amazon.  $5.99+$5.05 shipping.  $11 amazon vs like $5 from Angelus.

 

http://angelusdirect.com/collections/paint/products/white-paint

[Affordable E11's Are Now Reality!]

I would be interested also.

[lands end fulton chelsea?]

One question on these.  Is it easier to paint the spice brown ones or the black ones with the angelus white?  How many coats? would y'all suggest?

 

I got the black ones and I had to do like 5 coats.  Although... I was using an air brush, so each coat was lighter than if it were brushed.  Also one bottle of the white is good for probably two sets of boots.

[lands end fulton chelsea?]

I just bought mine last night.  They had free shipping on orders over $50.  Right now they have 20% off regular priced items and free shipping, but the boots are on sale.  You can still get the free shipping though.

[Helmet upgrades: wireless amp, external sound pickups, fan, padding and more]

I have a feeling I will be doing this to my bucket whenever I get it.  Very nice work!!!

[Opinion poll: Movie accurate or ultra clean. Which do you like?]

Personally speaking, concerning real life, it depends on the troop. During Mardi Gras here in Louisiana I like the clean, nice and shiny look. With all the marching we do with Lord Vader it looks really cool. When we are on troops where we are up close and personal, intermingling with people, I think it is a bit cooler to have the worn scuffy look. It adds to the costume, for showing off "damage from battle".

 

As far as if the empire were real, I think it would depend on where the trooper was. I mean if they were on the Death star or a "clean" environment, then yes the look of the suit would be expected more prim and proper. I think if the trooper was some place like say, Tatooine or Kashyyyk then of course the suits would be more on the beat up side. Concerning what the empire would have as far as acceptable, I think they would take were a trooper was stationed into account. If they were an escort for a superior Lord or even the emperor himself, of course they would want to have the clean suits. But I also think that the empire would know that all troops can't have perfect armor, all the time. (Don't tell Lord Vadar I said that.)

[Greetings from an Alaska transplant. (Yay! Finaly able to log on.)]

Sweet. Thanks chookaboom for the info.  Request sent.

 

Also, off hand does anyone have some ESB hand plates they would be willing to sell? I will also be posting a thread in the sale section.

 

Thanks all for the warm welcome.

[501st Trooper Status Requests (Include link to your 501st profile in your request!)]

Requesting access.  TK-49454 reporting for duty.

 

http://www.501st.com/members/displaymemberdetails.php?userID=15924

[Greetings from an Alaska transplant. (Yay! Finaly able to log on.)]

Thanks Dark

 

Welcome Remy, to FISD!

 

Head over to this forum http://www.whitearmor.net/forum/forum/41-imperial-commissary-px/ and you should be able to find info threads on most of those parts that you need to pick up.

 

 

Welcome, again!

[Greetings from an Alaska transplant. (Yay! Finaly able to log on.)]

After several months of not being able to log on, because of computer issues and improper displaying the log in page, I can finally introduce myself. 

 

The name is Remy S.  I actually joined the 501st back just a couple months ago.  I am a member over on the Jolly Roger forums as a Reserve Tie Pilot.  TI-49454, also known as akrembug.  I grew up in Alaska, thus the AK in my username.  I am currently working in the Gulf of Mexico and stay in Louisiana every so often where I do my trooping.

 

I have always wanted to do a Stormtrooper and now I have the opportunity.  I actually just ordered my trooper gear for an ESB Stormtrooper, from AP.  Wait time is about 4 weeks (that was 2.5 weeks ago) so I am hoping to get working on this soon.  I still need to get a neck seal, boots, ESB hand plates, blaster & under suit.  Hopefully it wont be to long and I can officially join you as a TK.

 

Later,

Remy